Honda Automobiles HP250 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Honda POWER CARRIER.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the Honda HP250 POWER CARRIER.

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.

This manual should be considered a permanent part of the power carrier and should remain with the power carrier if it is resold.

Pay special attention to statements preceded by the following words:

mImEI Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or death if

instructions are not followed.

CAUTION: Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if instructions are not followed.

NOTE: Gives helpful information.

If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about the power

carrier, consult an authorized Honda power carrier dealer.

It is illegal is some areas to operate an engine without a U.S.D.A. qualified spark arrester: check local laws and regulations. An optional spark arrester

for this power carrier is available from your authorized Honda power carrier

dealer.

1. POWER CARRIER SAFETY

2. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

3. CONTROLS

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4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

5. OPERATION

l Starting the engine ....................................

l Operating the power carrier

l Stopping the engine ..................................

l High altitude operation ...............................

6. CARRYING LOADS

7. MAINTENANCE

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8. TRANSPORTING/STORAGE

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9. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................

10. SPECIFICATIONS

11. WARRANTY SERVICE.

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1. POWER CARRIER SAFETY

l Honda power carriers are designed to give safe and dependable service if

operated according to instructions. Read and understand the Owner’s Manual before operating the power carrier. Failure to do so could result

in personal injury or equipment damage.

l Keep children and pets away from the area of operation to avoid possible

injury from contact with the power carrier.

l To avoid accidents or loss of control, do not ride on the power carrier;

walk behind, and hold both handlebars firmly. Do not allow- others to ride on the power carrier as passengers.

l Watch for obstacles while operating the power carrier. Do not use the

power carrier when visibility is poor. Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle.

l To avoid accidents or overturning, observe the load limits described on

page 27. Be sure the load is secure and does not protrude from the power carrier or block visibility.

l To avoid overturning, be careful when changing the direction of the power

carrier while operating it on slopes, and do not operate the power carrier on upward slopes greater than 25’ or downward slopes greater than 15”.

e When operating the power carrier in reverse gear and walking backward,

there is a greater risk of slipping or tripping. Be especially careful when backing up.

e Know how to stop the power carrier quickly, and understand the opera-

tion of all controls. Never permit anyone to operate the power. carrier without proper instruction.

e Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions.

Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped. Do not smoke

or allow ffames or sparks in the refueling area or where gasoline is stored.

Q Do not overfill the fuel tank. After refueling, make sure the fuel tank cap

is closed properly and securely.

l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may

ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the

engine.

e Never run the engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains

poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.

e The muffler becomes very hot during operation’and remains hot for a

while after stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muffler while

it is hot. To avoid severe burns or fire hazards, let the engine cool before

transporting the power carrier or starting it indoors.

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FUEL FILLER CAP

ENGINE SWITCH

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FILLER CAP

THROTTLE LEVER

DRIVE CLUTCH LEVERS

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TRANSMISSION GUARD

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3. CONTROLS

Fuel valve

The fuel valve opens and closes the fuel passage to the carburetor. Turn the fuel valve to the ON position before starting the engine and to the OFF position when the engine is stopped.

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in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Gasoline is extremely flammable and is explosive under certain conditions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.

Engine switch

The engine switch controls the electrical circuit for the spark plug ignition system and must be turned to the ON position to enable the engine to start and run. The engine will stop when the engine switch is turned to the OFF position.

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switch in the OFF position to prevent accidental starting.

When the power carrier is not in use, always leave the fuel valve

When the power carrier is not in use always leave the engine

ENGINE SWITCH

Throttle lever

The throttle lever controls engine speed. When the throttle lever is moved to the START (CHOKE) position, it also closes the choke for cold starting. The choke is open when the throttle lever is in the HI, NORMAL position.

NORMAL

HIGH

START

(CHOKE)

or LO

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Starter grip

Pull the starter grip to operate the recoil starter.

STARTER GRI

Gear shift-lever

Use the gear shift lever to select drive speed or to back up. Shift gears with

the engine running and the drive clutch levers released.

N: NEUTRAL

1: LOW SPEED 2: HIGH SPEED R: REVERSE

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Drive cltitch levers

Use the drive clutch levers to propel or stop the power carrier. The two levers are connected and move simultaneously. When the levers are held down against the handlebars, this releases the brake and engages the drive: the power carrier will move if the transmission is in gear., When the levers are released, this disengages the drive and applies the brake: the power carrier will stop.

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Steering clutch levers

Use the steering clutch levers to steer the power carrier. Pull up the right lever to steer right. Pull up the left lever to steer left.

Carrier bed release lever Pull the release lever to unlock the carrier bed when you wish to tilt the bed

for dumping a load. With the carrier bed unlocked, tilt it by lifting the engine guard. To lock the carrier bed again, push down firmly on the engine guard.

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locked. If the carrier bed is not locked, it may tilt while going downhill and accidentally dump the load, which may cause personal injury and property or equipment damage.

Before operating the power carrier check that the carrier bed is

PULL UP

ENGINE GUARD

4. PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

Check the power carrier on level ground with the engine stopped.

FUEL

Unscrew the fuel tank cap, and check the fuel level. Refill the tank if the fuel level is low. Do not fill above the UPPER LEVEL.

Refill the tank if the fuel level is low.

Use automotive gasoline with a pump octane number ( higher, or a research octane number of 91 or higher (unleaded is preferred to minimize combustion chamber deposits).

Never use an oil/gasoline mixture or dirty gasoline. Avoid getting dirt, dust

or water in the fuel tank.

After refueling, be sure to tighten the fuel tank cap firmly.

l Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions.

Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.

l Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where the power

carrier is refueled or where gasoline is stored.

l Be careful not to spill fuel when refueling. Spilled fuel or fuel vapor may

ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before starting the

engine.

l Do not overfill the tank, and make sure the filler cap is securely closed

after refueling.

UPPER LEVEL

v) of 86 or

Tank capacity: 0.9 P (0.24 US gal, 0.20 Imp gal)

GASOLINES CONTAINING ALCOHOL

If you decide to use a gasoline containing alcohol (“gasohol”), be sure its octane rating is at least as high as that recommended by Honda. There are

two types of “gasohol”: that containing ethanol, and that containing metha-

nol. Do not use gasohol that contains more than 10% ethanol. Do not use

gasohol containing methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) that does not also contain cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors for methanol. Never use gaso-

line containing more than 5% methanol, even if it has cosolvents and corro-

sion inhibitors.

NOTE:

l Fuel system damage or engine performance problems resulting from the

use of such fuels are not covered under Power Equipment Warranties. Honda cannot endorse the use of fuels containing methanol since evidence of their suitability is as yet incomplete.

l Before purchasing fuel from an unfamiliar station, try to confirm whether

the fuel contains alcohol, and to what percentage. If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms after using a gasoline that contains

alcohol; or one that you think contains alcohol, switch to a gasoline that

you know does not contain alcohol.

ENGINE OIL

The engine oil level must be checked with the power carrier parked on a level surface.

1. Remove the oil filler cap, and wipe the dipstick clean.

2. Insert the dipstick into the filler neck, but do not screw it in.

3. Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. If the oil level is near or below the end of the dipstick, fill to the upper level mark with the recommended oil.

Use Honda 4-stroke oil, or an equivalent high detergent, premium quality motor oil certified to meet or exceed U.S. automobile manufacturer’s requirements for Service Classification SE or SF. Motor oils classified SE or SF will show this designation on the container.

SAE 1 OW-40 is recommended for general, all-temperature use.

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LEVEL

(1) ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP

CAUTION:

l Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and service life.

Non-detergent oil and 2-stroke engine oil are not recommended.

l Running the engine with insufficient oil can cause serious engine damage.

AIR CLEANER

1. Remove the wing nut to remove the air cleaner cover.

2. Remove and inspect the air cleaner element. If the element are dirty, follow the cleaning procedure described on page 33.

3. Reinstall the air cleaner element cover, and wing nut. Securely tighten the wing nut.

CAUTION: ,Never run engine without.the air cleaner. Rapid engine wear will

result from contaminants, such as dust and dirt, being drawn through the

carburetor, into the engine.

AIR CLEAN&l COVER

FOAM ELEMENT

5. OPERATION

Starting the engine

1. Check that the gear shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position. Allow the drive clutch levers to remain in the STOP position.

STOP

NEUTRAL

G,EAR SHIFT LEVER

2.Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.

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